Leighland Christian School vs Ulverstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leighland Christian School
Ulverstone · Independent combined · Prep-12
636 students · ICSEA 1011
Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone · Government primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Leighland Christian School Ulverstone TAS | Ulverstone Primary School Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 51 | #85 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #781 of 1,259 | #3885 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 636 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 317 | 160 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 21% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.leighland.tas.edu.au | ulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Leighland Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 33.4).
- •Leighland Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leighland Christian School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 328.
- •Leighland Christian School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -24%).
- •Leighland Christian School is a independent school while Ulverstone Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leighland Christian School better than Ulverstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Leighland Christian School ranks higher (44.3 vs 33.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Leighland Christian School and Ulverstone Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leighland Christian School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ulverstone Primary School has 12.0.
How do Leighland Christian School and Ulverstone Primary School rank in TAS?
Leighland Christian School is 25th of 51 and Ulverstone Primary School is 85th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.